Apology to Matt Thomas.

[CyFan61]

We should have more. Maybe Fred should sweat harder on the recruiting trail.

Fred is clearly out of gas.

 

[CycloneErik]

Fred is clearly out of gas.

Probably waiting to refuel in the NBA.

 

[AMarner32]

You do realize Georges quote was talking about Thomas becoming a coach, not about his play on the court, right? I mean the question was who on your team would make the best coach.

The original post from CyFan61 said "Fred was a lanky white kid from the midwest who could knock down threes." That has absolutely nothing to do with coaching. I understand what you're saying, but CyFan wanted to bring player skill into it. Also, Georges said Matt could be the "second coming" of Hoiberg, which to me implies the whole team thinks Matt could have a similar career.

 

[CoKane]

Guys, don't even get me nervous. Hoiberg still doesn't have any commits for the 2019-2020 season yet either. Let that sink in.

 

[AMarner32]

Guys, don't even get me nervous. Hoiberg still doesn't have any commits for the 2019-2020 season yet either. Let that sink in.

What class are his twins?!? Maybe we can get one of them to reclassify and come a year early?

 

[CoKane]

What class are his twins?!? Maybe we can get one of them to reclassify and come a year early?

Oh god I hope so. Fred's falling behind. Taking a short cut like that would help but still wouldn't make me feel any better.

 

[clonedude]

Yeah, my thoughts exactly Spelhome. Here's my take on all ISU athletes. I have no "expectations," either "lofty" or "low" for any of them actually. I simply want them to appreciate the opportunity to put on the Cyclone uniform by working as hard as they can, to get as good as personally can get. Whatever that in the end means, then I accept that. It will be what it will be. What's the point of getting angry or irritated by that? If MT keeps pushing and working and growing, and becomes significantly better, then I am thrilled for the kid. If MT keeps pushing and working and growing, but he stays about the same and has what is being deemed "outlier performances," then I'm alright with that too.

Our athletes are young adults who a Cyclone coach thought had the potential to become a valuable member of a team we cheer for. Sometimes it works out more favorably than others. Who am I to say halfway into a college career where that ceiling may be? I honestly believe that many Cyclone fans feel exactly the same way. Most want to support and hope for the best, and trust in the coaches that there is potential there. How is that "doing MT no favors?" It seems to me that those who say that have already made up their minds about his "ceiling."

Great post! Probably one of the best I've ever read on this website. Good job.

 

[erikbj]

i have had nothing but positive for the kid, I always thought it was a matter of time before he got his confidence and when he does, it gives us 3 guys off the bench that could go for 20 any night (BDJ, Nadar, and Thomas). Outside of UK, not sure many other programs have that kind of depth.

I just hope Matt can keep this going and make this team a legit final four contender. If Fred can get these 3 guys to come off the bench and play like they can, no one is going to want to play these clones come March. OK, maybe UK won't be scared.